Tag: airplanes
Storm disaster in Dubai: Paul Janke at the airport for over 24 hours | Entertainment
Ausnahmezustand in Dubai. An einem Tag fiel in der Millionärs-Metropole mehr Regen als sonst im ganzen Jahr! Die Wüsten-Stadt steht unter Wasser. Der Flughafen war kurzzeitig außer Betrieb, die Wiederaufnahme…
Middle Franconia: Toxic chemicals at US airfield pollute groundwater – Bavaria
Dozens of areas in Bavaria are contaminated with toxic chemicals. These are so-called per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS). The majority is due to toxic residues from firefighting foam, including…
Boeing crisis: whistleblower criticizes 787 production
The crisis-plagued US aircraft manufacturer has a new problem: A Boeing engineer continues to point out serious deficiencies in the final assembly of long-haul jets. source site
Incident in March: Problem with brakes on Boeing plane
As of: April 5, 2024 10:01 a.m The accident involving a Boeing 737 Max in Texas was apparently caused by technical problems with the brakes. This is shown by investigations…
Weather service warns of increased risk of forest fires – Bavaria
Due to the increased risk of forest fires, observation flights are carried out in parts of the Upper Palatinate at the weekend. The government of the Upper Palatinate announced this…
Investigation initiated against Boeing suppliers – Economy
The problems at Boeing’s fuselage supplier Spirit Aero Systems have legal consequences. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the company. The reason given by his office…
Aviation: What Boeing needs to do now
The announced departure of CEO David Calhoun was long overdue. But that alone will not be enough to turn the US aircraft manufacturer around. source site
SZ Kultursalon: How the arms industry threatens Bavaria’s archaeological heritage
The SZ cultural salon “From Swords to Eurofighters” in the soon-to-be-opened State Archaeological Collection in Munich is about Manching, a place between gold and violence. source site
Again strikes at airports – economy
In the collective bargaining dispute between aviation security forces at German airports, the Verdi union is calling for warning strikes this Thursday. The all-day strike affects the airports in Berlin,…
Aircraft engines: MTU makes a loss due to engine defects – economy
For a long time it looked as if 2023 could be the best year in the history of MTU Aero Engines. The Munich aircraft engine manufacturer benefited from the high…